Is it error for a trial court to give an instruction which does not apply to the facts of the case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Vang, C069663 (Cal. App. 2018):
(People v. Alexander (2010) 49 Cal.4th 846, 920-921.) It is error for a trial court to give an instruction which has no application to the facts of the case. (People v. Guiton (1993) 4 Cal.4th 1116, 1129.)
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